War at the root of hunger
by Dominik Stillhart, Director of Operations, ICRC We are on the brink of a humanitarian mega-crisis unprecedented in recent history. The spectre of famine looms large over parts of Africa and the …
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Australia: Responding to Myanmar's humanitarian crises
During a recent visit to Australia, Jürg Montani, outgoing ICRC Head of Delegation in Myanmar wrote a blog piece for New Mandala to highlight the humanitarian situation in Myanmar and the ICRC's work …
Somalia drought emergency response in 2017
Severe drought is devastating communities in Somalia dependent on livestock and agriculture, leading to increasing concerns of massive hunger across the country. While droughts are cyclical in …
The red cross, red crescent and red crystal. What do they mean? In one word: protection
In a world crowded with symbols, what do the red cross, red crescent and red crystal mean? They are symbols of protection that international law gives to the wounded and sick, and those caring for …
Yemen: As situation deteriorates, ICRC doubles its aid budget
25-04-2017 The ICRC's director for the Middle East, Robert Mardini, has said the humanitarian situation in Yemen is deteriorating fast and a massive international effort is needed to relieve the …
ICRC, ACHPR, APCOF AND Tanzanian Police Force commemorate African Pre-Trial Detention Day
25-04-2017 Tanzania, 25 April 2017: On the occasion of the African Pre-Trial Detention, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the African Commission for Human and People's Rights …
In any crisis there is a sign of hope #redcross #redcrescent
For people living through armed conflict, humanitarian crises or natural disasters, the red cross and red crescent symbols are a sign of hope. People trust those who wear it knowing they will do …
Yemen: ICRC Statement on behalf of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement
Speech given by ICRC Director of Middle East, Robert Mardini, to the High-Level Pledging Event for the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen, held in Geneva, Switzerland. Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen I …
Ethiopia: Parliamentarians discuss IHL and Red Cross activities
Thirty-one Members of Parliament (MPs) discussed the fundamentals of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) in Addis Ababa at a seminar organized jointly by the International Committee of the Red Cross …
The breach of humanitarian rules persists in Colombia
"I see peace is too far away," Johana replies when asked about her life after the Peace Agreement signed between the Colombian government and the FARC-EP. "There was no calm or ceasefire for us. We …
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